The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has assured officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force that the proposed establishment of state police will not lead to the dismantling of the federal police structure.
The IGP gave the assurance while addressing concerns within the police hierarchy over ongoing discussions on policing reforms in the country.
According to him, the introduction of state police is expected to operate as a complementary security framework rather than a replacement for the Nigeria Police Force.
He explained that the federal police structure would continue to exist and function alongside any state-controlled policing system, in line with whatever final arrangement is adopted by the government and the legislature.
Disu urged officers to remain focused on their duties, noting that discussions around security reforms should not create uncertainty within the force.
He emphasized that policing in a federal system can accommodate multiple layers of security institutions, provided there is clear coordination and respect for operational boundaries.
The IGP further reassured personnel that any reform process would take into account the welfare, structure, and operational integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.
The debate over state policing has continued to generate national attention, with stakeholders divided on its potential impact on security management, federal authority, and local accountability.
Further policy decisions on the matter are expected to emerge from ongoing consultations by relevant authorities.
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